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Graphics Card Upgrade for Alienware x51 (Not sure which card i should use)
I'm looking to upgrade my graphics card on my alienware x51 and have some cards in mind but dont know which one is more suitable for the x51. Just wondering if anyone could help me out.
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_1;qid=1438068921&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+FTW+960+4GB
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_1;qid=1438068921&sr=8-1&keywords=EVGA+FTW+960+4GB
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_5;qid=1438069688&sr=8-5&keywords=MSI+GTX+960
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_1;qid=1438069723&sr=8-1&keywords=pny+gtx+960+4gb
Which one of these best fits the alienware x51?
My Computer:
Intelcore i7-4770
GTX 745 --> upgrade to which one of the above?
8GB RAM
(Will get 330w PSU)
1 TB
Game7a1
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July 28th, 2015 08:00
Get the MSI one. The others are way too expensive to buy (you could get the PNY GTX 960 4 GB for $230 from newegg, I think)., and the EVGA ones have a cooling design that worsens the cooling in the X51 (odd, I know).
l2obot
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July 28th, 2015 10:00
Price doesn't matter to me I just want the best that's suitable for my x51 so you suggest I should get the PNY 4GB GTX 960? Because it has 4GB and I saw a post that said it was successful when installed.
Game7a1
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July 28th, 2015 12:00
I remember hearing problems about the EVGA GTX 970. Better to go with the PNY GTX 970.
l2obot
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July 28th, 2015 12:00
So, one of these two would work? or just the PNY card you recommended would work better?
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_15;ie=UTF8&qid=1438107764&sr=1-15&keywords=GTX+970
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_18;ie=UTF8&qid=1438107764&sr=1-18&keywords=GTX+970
Game7a1
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July 28th, 2015 12:00
If you want the 4 GB GTX 960, then get it.
You could get a GTX 970 instead if price is of no concern. PNY has a GTX 970 that will work.
Game7a1
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July 28th, 2015 13:00
It might be too long. That would be the only thing to worry about.
l2obot
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July 28th, 2015 13:00
Since this is almost like the other MSI card (the GTX 960 one), will this work or will i have troubles with it?
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_4;ie=UTF8&qid=1438110880&sr=1-4&keywords=MSI+GTX+970